"I am thankful for _________________." Finish the thought with a few words, sentences or paragraphs and we'll post it here in JettyGirl's Journal of Thankfulness. Email your comments to jettygirl @ boardfolio.com . Note: This began as a Thanksgiving feature but since thankfulness never goes out of season we're going to continue adding to it throughout the year. Please feel free to send us your comments anytime :)

Posted 11/25/2010 by Jennifer Mansfield
I am thankful for the ocean.

Posted 11/22/2010 by Andrea Siedsma - San Diego, California
I am thankful for my beautiful son, BF, mom and dad, the ocean and all of God's nature gifts.

Posted 11/22/2010 by Bettina Schnider - Switzerland
I am thankful for my Saviour and for the best family in the world!

Posted 11/16/2010 by Lisa Muir Wakley - Gulf Coast, Florida
I am thankful the Gulf Of Mexico is now clean enough to surf in...(or at least I think it is).

Posted 11/12/2010 by Heather Hudson - Santa Barbara, California
I am thankful for the JOY that I have in my life. I am surrounded by family, friends, beauty & nature EVERYDAY and I love it. Not one day do I take for granted......Happy Thanksgiving.

Posted 11/12/2010 by Lynne Dickinson - New Zealand
I am thankful for my wonderful life and all the people who help make it so special...

Posted 11/12/2010 by Aliza Almaraz - Los Angeles, California
I am thankful for God :)

Posted 11/12/2010 by Hayley Gordon - San Diego, California
I am thankful for my family, friends, the Atlantic and Pacific, and coffee ice cream.

Posted 11/11/2010 by Julie T
I am thankful for the women that have gone before me to break down the barriers. And the women behind me that bring it to a new level, and the women in my life today that help me to keep it real. Thank You God.

Posted 11/10/2010 by Roberta Milazzo - Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
I am thankful for JettyGirl and Chris Grant who put the female surfing where it should be and for all the support given to the girls!!! [Thank you Roberta!]

Posted 11/10/2010 by Bilandra Chase - San Diego, California
I am thankful for my babies, my job, and my ever so-precious far-well-needed between surf sessions. :)

Posted 11/10/2010 by Timothy Fields - San Diego, California
I am thankful for your support for women's surfing!

Posted 11/10/2010 by Danielle Burt - San Diego, California
I am thankful for Summer. Always makes me smile :)

Posted 11/10/2010 by Anastasia Ashley - San Clemente, California
I am thankful for my good health, and being able to surf everyday.

Posted 11/10/2010 by Cher Pendarvis - San Diego, California
I forgot to mention the most important of all, I am thankful for our Lord Jesus Christ and for God's Grace in all of our lives.

Posted 11/10/2010 by Mark Combs - San Diego, California
Stuffing....and not the stovetop brand :o)

Posted 11/10/2010 by Chris Grant - San Diego, California
I am thankful for my friends on the other side of the globe who open up Facebook chats just as I'm about ready to go to sleep for the night.

Posted 11/10/2010 by Cher Pendarvis - San Diego, California
We are thankful for each day, for our sweet friends and family, and of course the oceans. Aloha!

Posted 11/09/2010 by Cindy Hayward - San Francisco, California
I am thankful for a roof over my head, clean water and the love of my life that I'm marrying on Saturday:)

Posted 11/09/2010 by Rick Montes - Hawaii
I am thankful for family, friends & this incredible place I call home. I'm very blessed.

Posted 11/09/2010 by Simone Reddingius - Hawaii
I am thankful for the gift of surfing. And jettygirl of course!

Posted 11/09/2010 by Rebecca Woods - Australia
I am thankful for being able to flush the toilet paper in the toilet and not have to put it in the bin anymore as this grosses me out!

Posted 11/09/2010 by Shirley Richards - California
I am thankful for my freedom and 'free will'; I can make choices.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Courtney Conlogue - Orange County, California
I am thankful for TSA Security! Haha just kidding. I am thankful for being able to wake up every morning knowing that I can walk out my door and accomplish whatever I put my mind and energy into... and also having the support from my family and friends.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Melissa Ginette - Florida
I am thankful for my wonderful son, my family & friends, health, happiness and -of course-the ocean!! &hearts

Posted 11/08/2010 by Kim Mcmahon - Bondi Beach, Australia
I am thankful for my health, loving husband, family, friends and my 6ft fish that gets me loads of waves at my home break, Bondi Beach.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Elaine Farro Zipse
I am thankful for Jesus.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Asi Ghiassi - Pacifica, California
I am thankful for the Giants being world champs, and bringing back the electricity to SF. What a team!!!

Posted 11/08/2010 by Karie Halverson - Oceanside, California
I am thankful for the life that I have been so blessed with.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Christopher Butler - Central California
I am thankful for great friends and family, all the amazing surfers & shapers who have shared their knowledge and stories with me, beautiful sunsets, semi-clean beaches, good health, and all the amazing people I have met through surfing. I love my life.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Tamara Lou Hunt
I am thankful for all the love in my life...

Posted 11/08/2010 by Sandra Olson of Women's Surf Style Magazine - Honolulu, Hawaii
I am thankful for the incredible women who have crossed my path over the past 7 years, sharing their stories, surf stoke and dreams with my readers!

Posted 11/08/2010 by Kelly Sloan - San Diego, California
I am thankful for Chris Grant and all his great photos ;) [Thank you Kelly!]

Posted 11/08/2010 by Devon Clark - United Sates
I am thankful for my son William, who has brought me so much joy in my life!

Posted 11/08/2010 by Martha Kearney - United States
I am thankful that I can breathe somewhat clean air.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Leah Warner Labrador - New Jersey
I am thankful for puppies!!!



Posted 11/08/2010 by Chere Fenton - Hawaii
I am thankful for my husband and awesome children...&hearts

Posted 11/08/2010 by Caro Bussell - New South Wales, Australia
I am grateful for the friends of the surfing community, who show so much heart and spirit every day.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Julie Tullis - Carlsbad, California
I am thankful for my super cool cousin Chris.

Posted 11/08/2010 by Togat Nusa Retreat - Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
I am thankful for the tsunami not hitting our island.